Abstemious
Abstemious adjective - Given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.
Extenuating and abstemious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extenuating" instead an adjective "Abstemious".
Nearby Word: abstemiousness
Extenuating
Extenuating adjective - Partially excusing or justifying.
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Abstemious and extenuating are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstemious" instead an adjective "Extenuating".
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